The Cause of Eczema: What You Weren't Told
Cork MJ. The importance of skin barrier function. Journal of Dermatological Treatment (1997) 8;S7-S13
No one really knows what causes eczema. However, we do know that people with eczema have skin that is different.
Normal skin pretty much takes care of itself, never really causing us too much trouble. It's the largest organ of your body, flexible, relatively waterproof, keeps you warm or cool by regulating body temperature, and protects you from tiny organisms and infections.